Assistant Director

Role:Assistant Director

Location:Kenmore Brisbane South Region

Centre:Goodstart Kenmore Princeton Street

Employment Type: Full Time / 38hrs per week/ 2hrs non-contact time

Pay:$42.38ph - $68.53ph

• Use your experience in early learning andwork alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team

• Competitive payat least 7% above awarda range of benefits includingchildcare discount salary packaging available

• Work for Australiaslargestearly learningNot-for-Profit

Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career sharpen your leadership skills and contribute to building a thriving business If so we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the Assistant Director at GoodstartKenmore Princeton Streetyoullleverageyourexpertiseand leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations. Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and actively engage with the local community networks.

In this role you will:

• Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care

• Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team

• Be responsible forthe overall management of the centre in the Centre Directors absence

• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide

Join the team at Goodstart Kenmore Princeton

• Exceeding Quality Rating - Our centre proudly holds an Exceeding rating from the Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority reflecting our commitment to high-quality education and care.
• Prime Location & Lifestyle Convenience - Located near cafés gyms and Kenmore Village Shopping Centreperfect for grabbing a coffee before work or running errands after your shift.
• Easy Access - Public transport is easily accessible with bus stops along Moggill Road and Brookfield Road.
• Free Onsite Parking - Enjoy stress-free starts with convenient staff parking available on-site.
• Supportive & Fun Team Culture - Be part of a vibrant welcoming team that values collaboration positivity and inclusion. Our long-serving educators (316 years tenure) provide stability and support with flexible rosters to support worklife balance
• Our Centre - We are a 75-place centre offering welcoming purpose-built learning environments for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years across Nursery two Toddler rooms Pre-Kindy and Kindergarten.
• Experienced & Passionate Leadership - Guided by an experienced Centre Director with over 17 years in early childhood education supported by a Bachelor-qualified Educational Leader with 15 years experience and two Early Childhood Teachers focused on mentoring and professional growth.
• Inclusive & Diverse Culture - We proudly celebrate cultural diversity with team members from Australia India Sri Lanka China Iran Africa and beyond. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Enjoy paid staff meetings birthday celebrations social gatherings and recognition of teamwork.
• Our Vision - To provide a home away from home where children can dream believe and learn in a safe nurturing and enriched environment.
• Fresh & Nutritious Meals - Our on-site cook prepares fresh nutritious meals daily including culturally diverse options and tailored dietary management plans to meet childrens individual needs.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Receiveat least7% above the award rate

• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks paid parental leave

• Tax benefits through salary packaging

• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

• Paid professional development

• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

• Free annual flu shot (optional)

• Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance

• First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave

• Retail discounts on insurancetraveland technology

• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

If you havepreviousexperience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership positionor similar thenwedlove to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

How to apply

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Have a question Contact Chrisonor via email

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to further information and support email

Supporting our people and protecting our children

Werean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feela strong senseof belonging and connection.

Safety is ourpriorityand we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe and are safeguarded from abuseneglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisationall ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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